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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 073406649
Report Date: 06/23/2023
Date Signed: 06/23/2023 02:04:33 PM


Document Has Been Signed on 06/23/2023 02:04 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOLFACILITY NUMBER:
073406649
ADMINISTRATOR:HIKKADUWA DE ALWISFACILITY TYPE:
850
ADDRESS:324 37TH STTELEPHONE:
(510) 412-2244
CITY:RICHMONDSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94805
CAPACITY:49CENSUS: 7DATE:
06/23/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:30 AM
MET WITH:TIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On June 23, 2023 at 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nyeesha Blount conducted an unannounced 1 Year Required Inspection and met with Director Hikkaduwa, De Alwis. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Director. There were (7) preschool children present during this inspection and two additional staff members. The facility consists of (1) classroom. The facility was toured for a health and safety inspection. The hours of operation are 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday -Friday.

CLASSROOMS: The One classrooms was inspected. There are adequate play and learning materials available. The floors, furniture, and equipment are age appropriate and in good repair. There is adequate heating/air conditioning, ventilation and lighting. Drinking water is available inside and outside of the center. There is proper individual storage space for each child. The isolation area for sick children is in the main front Director's office away from other children in care. The center has a wired smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, working telephone, pull down fire alarm system, and one (1) fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers.

BATHROOMS AND TOILETING AREAS: The staff's bathroom is separate from the children's bathroom. All sinks and faucets are in safe and sanitary operating condition. The children can reach the sinks and toilets. Supplies are available to the children.

FOOD SERVICE AREAS: This facility does not provide snacks for the children, so there are no menus posted at the facility. LPA observed an area where they have a refrigerator this area is clean and free of evidence of rodents. Snacks and Lunch is provided by the parents to children in care. All storage containers for solid waste have tight fitting covers that are in good repair.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073406649
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2023
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OUTDOOR PLAY AREAS: There's a play structure with a slide that has cushioning to absorb falls. There’s a water table with cups to keep the children hydrated.


RECORDS: All individuals subject to criminal record review have a clearance or exemption and have been associated to the facility. five (5) children's files and three (3) staff files were reviewed around 10:30AM. All files have required health screening, personal rights and medical consent forms. LPA reviewed the facility roster and obtained a copy. At least one opening/ closing staff member has a current CPR & First Aid Certificate. Mandated Reporter Training was discussed, and certificates were reviewed. Director's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on March 2025. The center is in compliance with the sign in and out procedure. Disaster drills are being conducted at least once every 6 months and the last one conducted in April 2023. All required documents are posted in a public accessible area.

HEALTH RELATED SERVICES: IMS is not being provided at this facility. LPA did not inspect medication, The center is equipped with fully stocked first aid kits that are available in the classrooms.

California Law requires Child Care Centers licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073406649
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2023
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This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA did not review the storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, SUITE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612
FACILITY NAME: A LITTLE WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FACILITY NUMBER: 073406649
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2023
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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.

Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative Hikkaduwa, De Alwis.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Mayla MendozaTELEPHONE: (510) 292-9724
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nyeesha BlountTELEPHONE: (510) 566-2319
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2023
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